IIT Mumbai DMS

Can you tell me about the criteria for admission in Executive MBA program as offered by Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management of Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay?

[shikha]

A partnership between Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management (SJMSOM) at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay and Washington University in St. Louis, the Executive MBA program is the only one in the world to confer a degree from both an Indian and an American university.

Criteria for admission
Admission decisions are based on each individual’s personal qualifications and achievements, and a number of factors are considered.

• Bachelor degree or equivalent from an institution of higher education,
• Good proficiency of spoken and written English,
• Functional computer skills,
• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience (after completing the qualifying degree) including 5 years’ managerial experience or equivalent,
• Recommended by the employer with a commitment of employer sponsorship, or self-employed with an ability to pay applicable tuition and fees;
• Satisfactory performance in a structured admissions interview focused on leadership and teamwork experience and potential.


Admission Requirements

Executive MBA minimum admission requirements include:
• Copies of degree certificates and mark sheets. Official documents should be brought at the time of admission interview.
• A commitment letter from organization
• Two Recommendation for Admission Forms
• Proficiency in English as measured by admission interview performance and/or valid TOEFL/IELTS scores. Optional TOEFL/IELTS scores are emailed with other supporting documents to program office.

In addition, applicants are assessed on:
• Quality of work experience: nature of responsibility and managerial experience
• Leadership experience, evidence/track record of professional success
• Communication skills
• Motivation to learn and participate in program
• Quality of application and supporting documents
• Quality of interview

Mainly one is not required to submit CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores. Exceptions are made for individuals who need to demonstrate mastery of necessary quantitative skills.